SURVEY QUESTIONS AT A GLANCE
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At this time, the survey form can only be submitted in English, Spanish, or Chinese. However, the translated questions follow the same order as those surveys.
As an option, you can read the questions in your preferred language, then go to the English survey form, select the matching questions, and submit your responses in English.
What do you feel are the top 3 priorities for the Oakland Police Department? (Chose your top 3)
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Improving response times and reliability of 911 and emergency calls
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Strengthening police accountability, transparency, and oversight
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Building trust and meaningful partnerships with communities, merchants, and
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local businesses Reducing violent crime and gun violence
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Improving officer training and professionalism
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Improving internal staffing, morale, and officer wellness
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Modernizing technology, data systems, and reporting to improve public safety and transparency
What do you feel should be the top 3 attributes / skills / characteristics of the next police chief? (Chose your top 3)
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Proven leadership advancing policy, accountability, and cultural reform within a municipal police department comparable in size, complexity, and diversity to Oakland
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Experience managing large, complex organizations and budgets, including identifying alternative funding sources and partnerships to support public safety priorities
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Ability to build trust and strong partnerships with communities, merchants, and local businesses
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Proven experience reducing violent crime and improving public safety outcomes
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Strong ethical leadership, integrity, and sound judgment
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Ability to support officer wellness, morale, and professional development
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Strong communication skills and the ability to engage the public clearly and respectfully
What are the top 3 leadership qualities needed from the next police chief? (Chose your top 3)
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Integrity and ethical leadership, including a willingness to be transparent and accountable Ability to lead change and guide reform in a complex organization
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Ability to listen to and engage meaningfully with community members, merchants, and local businesses
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Decisive, calm, and effective leadership during crises and critical incidents
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Commitment to equity, fairness, and respectful policing for all communities Ability to motivate, develop, and retain a diverse and professional workforce
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Strong collaboration and partnership skills with City leadership, oversight bodies, and community organizations
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Strategic and resource-conscious leadership, including the ability to manage limited resources and align priorities with available funding
What do you think should be the top 3 priorities of the next police chief? (Chose your top 3)
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Improving public safety and reducing violent crime and gun violence
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Strengthening accountability, transparency, and compliance with oversight and reform requirements
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Building trust and meaningful partnerships with communities, merchants, and local businesses Improving emergency response, staffing, and service delivery across the city
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Supporting officer wellness, morale, training, and professional development
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Advancing equitable and fair policing practices citywide
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Modernizing systems, technology, and data to improve performance and transparency
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Managing limited resources responsibly, including strengthening partnerships and identifying funding opportunities to support public safety priorities
What are the top 3 qualifications needed in the next police chief? (Chose your top 3)
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Extensive senior leadership experience in a large, complex law enforcement or public safety organization
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Proven experience managing large and constrained public-sector budgets, including identifying efficiencies and alternative funding or partnerships to support public safety priorities
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Demonstrated experience leading organizational reform, accountability initiatives, and compliance with oversight and reform requirements
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Strong background in community engagement and relationship-building with residents, merchants, and local businesses
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Demonstrated experience reducing violent crime and improving public safety outcomes in an urban environment
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Experience working effectively with elected officials, civilian oversight bodies, and community partners
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A strong record of ethical leadership, professionalism, and commitment to constitutional policing
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Experience using data, technology, and evidence-based strategies to improve operations, performance, and transparency
What should the next Chief of Police understand about your community that may not be captured in the questions above? If you have no additional comments, please type N/A.
The last few questions on the survey ask:
Are you a resident of Oakland? Yes or No
If yes, what else should the next Police Chief know about your neighborhood that was not asked in this survey? If you have no additional comments, please type N/A.
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